Monday, October 27, 2008

I was thinking it would be great if we could somehow rig up a web-based, real-time, lock-out buzzer system so that our students from all over could participate in a virtual Jeopardy tournament. In other words, I could send a url and perhaps password to each participating student and the page would then display a simple button that acts as a buzzer in real time.

We could then display the categories and scores and the first student to buzz could speak answers using our Elluminate virtual classroom software.

Could even do a tournament on info lit skills and knowledge, for example.

I did a 2 second search for such web buzzer tech but didn't find anything - will have to check further into it. Anyone doing anything like that out there? Are the logistics possible?

About Me

I'm an academic instruction librarian providing services for mostly working adult distance learners at a state college. Our library is completely online (gasp! no print materials at all). I'm also an avid video gamer and play competitive roller derby on the side.